Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten

What Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten does

Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten is a Dutch criminal defense and youth law firm headquartered in Diemen, near Amsterdam. Founded as a B.V. in 2017 by partners Chrissy Stroobach (practicing criminal law since 2006) and Ferre Dijkers (specializing since 2008), the firm operates as a kantorencombinatie (office combination) with Van Gijssel Strafrechtadvocatuur, which joined in August 2020. The firm employs more than eleven lawyers and serves individual defendants, suspects, juveniles, and their families across the Netherlands, handling both high-profile nationally publicized criminal cases and routine matters. Its team includes former prosecutors (officieren van justitie) and former court clerks (griffiers), bringing cross-jurisdictional perspective within the Dutch criminal justice system.

The firm's core practice areas span two domains: Strafrecht (criminal law), covering murder, fraud, drug offenses, organized crime, money laundering, and international criminal matters; and Jeugdrecht (youth law) for minors. Adjacent service lines include TBS (mandatory psychiatric treatment) proceedings, VOG (certificate of good conduct) objections, CBR driving license procedures, Wet Zorg en Dwang psychiatric admission matters, and confiscation (ontneming van wederrechtelijk verkregen voordeel) defense. The firm is a traditional professional services practice with no proprietary technology platform or AI tools; service delivery is conducted via direct phone, email, and in-person consultations at the Diemen office.

The firm operates three revenue streams: hourly billing (charged in six-minute units), fixed-price arrangements for defined engagements, and government-subsidized legal aid (toevoeging) under the Dutch Legal Aid Act for income-eligible clients. Distribution is entirely direct-to-consumer, with growth driven by Google reviews, media coverage of high-profile cases, podcast appearances on Napleiten (BNR Nieuwsradio) and Het Misdaadbureau (NPO Radio 1), client referrals, and a co-founded legal information platform (Eersterechtshulp.nl). The firm participates in the Dutch Bar Association's complaints and alternative dispute resolution scheme.

Name

Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten

Legal name

Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten B.V.

Website

https://sda.amsterdam

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten is a Dutch criminal defense and youth law firm with 11+ lawyers based in Diemen, Netherlands. It serves individual defendants through criminal, juvenile, TBS, and VOG practices via hourly billing, fixed fees, and government-subsidized legal aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Defense Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Criminal Defense (BPAHAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Defense & Legal Aid Services (BPAIAFAC)

Keywords

• Criminal defense law
• Youth criminal law
• Legal defense services
• Criminal litigation
• Dutch law firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Rate: Hourly billing for legal services based on time spent on cases, with transparent cost estimates provided upfront. Phone calls are billed in 6-minute units. Additional charges include 6% office costs, travel time, and external expenses (court fees, expert witnesses, bailiff costs).
2. Fixed Price Agreements: Fixed price arrangements are offered for certain services, providing clients with cost certainty before engaging the firm's services.
3. Government-Funded Legal Aid (Toevoeging): The firm treats a fixed number of cases annually under government-subsidized legal aid. Clients pay an income-dependent contribution set by the Raad voor Rechtsbijstand. Suspects in pre-trial detention automatically qualify for subsidized legal aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten is a Dutch criminal defense and youth law firm providing legal representation and advisory services to individuals suspected or accused of criminal offenses. The practice covers serious violent crimes (murder, assault), drug offenses, organized crime, fraud, money laundering, youth criminal law, international criminal matters (extradition, European arrest warrants), TBS/PIJ cases, VOG and CBR objection procedures, and related civil matters affecting minors. Services span the full defense lifecycle from police interrogation through courtroom representation at all court levels and appeals, with both private hourly/fixed-fee engagement and government-funded legal aid (toevoeging).

Product overview

Stroobach & Dijkers Advocaten is a Dutch criminal law and youth law firm offering comprehensive legal services. The practice centers on two core areas: Strafrecht (Criminal Law) for defending suspects in all types of criminal cases, and Jeugdrecht (Youth Law) for matters involving minors. Additional specialized modules include TBS (mandatory psychiatric treatment), VOG and CBR objection procedures, Wet Zorg en Dwang (involuntary psychiatric admission), international criminal law, and confiscation defense. The firm is headquartered in Diemen, Amsterdam, and handles cases ranging from minor offenses to nationally prominent criminal matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strafrecht (Criminal Law) Defense Full-scope criminal defense representation and advisory services for individuals suspected or accused of criminal offenses in the Netherlands, including serious violent crimes (murder, assault), drug offenses, organized crime, large-scale fraud, money laundering, theft, threats, and vandalism. Services span police interrogation defense, courtroom representation at all court levels, and appellate proceedings; available on both a private-paying and government-funded legal aid (toevoeging) basis.
• Jeugdrecht (Youth Law) Legal assistance for minors suspected of criminal offenses and for civil matters involving minors, including defense in youth criminal cases, child protection proceedings (OTS — ondertoezichtstelling, UHP — uithuisplaatsing), closed placement (GUHP), HALT alternatives, and representation with attention to developmental considerations in youth criminal law.
• TBS (Terbeschikkingstelling) Representation Legal representation in cases involving mandatory psychiatric treatment orders (TBS), including initial TBS measures and extension proceedings.
• VOG Objection Procedures Legal assistance in objection procedures against rejections of Certificates of Good Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag / VOG).
• CBR Objection Procedures Legal representation in objection procedures against decisions by the Centraal Bureau Rijvaardigheidsbewijzen (CBR) regarding driving fitness.
• Wet Zorg en Dwang / WVGGZ Involuntary Psychiatric Admission Legal assistance for individuals facing involuntary psychiatric admission under the Wet Verplichte Geestelijke Gezondheidszorg (WVGGZ), including crisis measures and care authorization procedures.
• International Criminal Law Legal assistance in international criminal matters including European arrest warrants, international extradition requests, and cross-border criminal proceedings.
• Confiscation Defense (Ontneming Wederrechtelijk Verkregen Voordeel) Legal defense against confiscation of unlawful proceeds, representing clients in proceedings to challenge or reduce confiscation orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple acquittals in serious cases including murder charges (Mahmut Karaman case)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eersterechtshulp.nlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerre Dijkers, partner at Stroobach & Dijkers, is co-initiator of Eersterechtshulp.nl, an independent information platform that helps legal seekers navigate the Dutch legal aid system. This is a personal initiative rather than a formal firm partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spong Advocaten: Dutch boutique criminal defense firm led by Frits Spong, focused exclusively on serious criminal cases. Directly comparable in practice area, scale, and reputation-driven GTM within the Dutch criminal defense market.
• Hart & Vaatjes: Amsterdam-based criminal defense boutique with focus on serious criminal law and youth criminal law. Comparable specialization and geographic overlap with Stroobach & Dijkers' Diemen/Amsterdam base.
• Sepers Advocaten: Dutch criminal defense firm with a strong reputation in serious and organized crime cases. Comparable niche focus and case profile to Stroobach & Dijkers' practice.
• Cleerdin & Hamer Advocaten: Amsterdam-based criminal defense boutique with a similarly focused criminal-law practice and comparable headcount. Overlaps with Stroobach & Dijkers on criminal defense, youth law, and high-profile case work.
• Brouwer & Brouwer: Dutch criminal defense boutique handling serious criminal cases including organized crime and financial crime. Directly comparable in practice mix and Dutch boutique positioning.
• Wladimirov Offspring Advocaten: Dutch criminal defense boutique known for high-profile and media-visible criminal cases. Comparable in specialization, partner-led brand, and reliance on earned media for client acquisition.
• Stijl Advocaten: Amsterdam-based criminal defense boutique specializing in serious criminal cases and media-visible matters. Comparable in scale, specialization, and Dutch-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• NautaDutilh: Top-tier Dutch full-service firm with a criminal defense practice. Overlaps with Stroobach & Dijkers on serious criminal and financial crime matters while serving large institutional clients.
• Houthoff: Large full-service Dutch firm with a criminal enforcement and white-collar practice. Competes with Stroobach & Dijkers for high-end criminal mandates but offers a broader corporate service portfolio.
• LXA Attorneys: Larger Dutch law firm with a criminal defense and white-collar practice. Overlaps with Stroobach & Dijkers on serious criminal and financial crime work but serves a broader client base including corporates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stroobachdijkersadvocaten

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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